MOT Status
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Emissions unable to be completed Due to soot content (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rearmost side marker not working
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joints have lift both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
dpf been welded receipt shown for dpf clean
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides ball joints have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides ball joints have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Emissions to clean to register
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Emissions to clean to register
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY62 BFK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 140,252 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY62 BFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AY62 BFK registered?
AY62 BFK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2012.
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